WorksheetsBasic Life Support Exam
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
When performing CPR on an unresponsive , choking victim, what modification should you incorporate?
Each time you open the airway, look for the obstructing object
There are no modifications to CPR for an unresponsive choking victim
Attempt a jaw thrust instead of a head-tilt-chin-lift
You do not give breaths to an unresponsive choking victim
"Members of the team know their boundaries and ask for help before the resuscitation attempt worsens." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.
Summarizing and reevaluation
knowledge sharing
knowing your limitations
constructive intervention
Rapid defibrillation is a link in the adult Chain of Survival. Why is this important to survival>
It prevents respiratory arrest
It eliminates the abnormal heart rhythm
It prevents cardiac arrests
It provides normal respiration
Why is allowing complete chest recoil important when performing high-quality CPR?
The heart will adequately refill between compressions
There will be a reduction of rescuer fatigue
The rate of chest compressions will increase
It will reduce the risk of rib fractures
A middle aged man collapses. You and a second rescuer go to the victim and find that he is unresponsive, is not breathing, and does not have a pulse. Which action is MOST likely to positively impact this victim's survival?
Ensuring scene safety
Providing rescue breaths
Checking the pulse frequently
Performing high-quality CPR
You and another rescuer begin CPR. After a few cycles, you notice the chest compression rate slowing. What should you say to offer constructive feedback?
"You need to compress at a rate of at least 100 per minute"
"You need to compress at a rate of 80-120 per minute"
"You need to compress at a rate of at least 120 per minute"
"You need to compress at a rate of 100-120 per minute"
You witness someone suddenly collapse. This person is unresponsive, you hear gasping sounds, and there is no pulse. What should you do next?
Give rescue breaths only; gasps are not normal breathing
Begin CPR, the gasps are not normal breathing
Begin CPR, even though gasping is normal breathing
Monitor the patient; the gasps are considered normal breathing
An 8 month old infant is eating and suddenly begins to cough. The infant is unable to make any noise shortly after. You pick up the infant and shout for help.
You have determined that the infant is responsive and choking with a severe airway obstruction. How do you relieve the airway obstruction?
Give abdominal thrusts
Encourage infant to cough
Give sets of 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts
Begin 2 thumb-encircling hands chest compressions
Which action do you perform to relieve a choking, unresponsive infant?
Give sets of 5 back blows and 5 chest thrusts
Perform CPR; and look in the mouth for the obstructing object
Give abdominal thrusts
Attempt finger sweep when giving breaths to remove the obstructing object
How do you perform chest compressions when providing high-quality CPR to a child victim?
By compressing the chest at least 1/4 the depth of the chest; about 1.5 inches (4cm)
By compressing the chest at least 2/3 the depth of the chest; about 4 inches (10cm)
By compressing the chest at least 1/2 the depth of the chest; about 3 inches (8cm)
By compressing the chest at least 1/3 the depth of the chest; about 2 inches (5cm)
A 53 yr old woman collapses while gardening. She is unresponsive, not breathing, and does not have a pulse. A neighbor, who is an EMT, rushes to her with an AED. When the AED arrives, what is the first step for using it?
Turn on the AED
Apply pads to the patient's chest
press the shock button
clear the patient
After the AED pads are attached to the victim's bare chest, the AED detects ventricular fibrillation. (an abnormal rhythm requiring intervention) What is the next step for using it?
Press the shock button
Clear the patient
Follow the AED prompts
Check the victim for a carotid pulse
While performing high-quality CPR on an adult, what action should you ensure is being accomplished?
Compressing to a depth of 2 inches
Maintaining a compression rate of 90-120/min
Placing hands on the upper third of the sternum
Allowing chest to recoil 1 inch
"The team functions smoothly when all team members know their positions, functions, and tasks during resuscitation attempt." Match this statement with the most appropriate element of team dynamics listed.
Knowing your limitations
Mutual respect
Clear roles and responsibilities
Constructive intervention
A victim with a foreign body airway obstruction becomes unresponsive. What is your first course of action?
Roll the victim over and perform back blows
Start CPR, beginning with chest compressions
Perform a blind finger sweep
Perform abdominal thrusts
A 9 yr old child has suddenly collapsed. After confirming that the scene is safe, a single rescuer determines that the child is in cardiac arrest, shouts for nearby help, and activates the emergency response system. He immediately begins performing high-quality CPR, two-rescuers arrive to assist in the resuscitation attempt. What actions should occur next, to support a team-based resuscitation attempt?
1 rescuer give CPR while the other 2 wait for advanced life support to arrive
2 rescuers alternate using the AED and giving breaths
2 rescuers operate the AED while the third rescuer gives breaths
2 rescuers alternate giving high-quality chest compressions
Two rescuers begin high-quality CPR while the third rescuer leaves to get the AED. What action supports 2-rescuer CPR?
Alternating giving shocks every 3 cycles
Alternating giving rescue breaths every 3 cycles
Alternating the compressor role every 2 minutes
Alternating the AED role every 2 minutes
What should you do if you need to use an AED on someone who has been submerged in water?
Pull the victim out of the water, but do not use the AED
Pull the victim out of the water, and wipe the chest
Do not pull the victim out of the water, but wipe the chest before placing the pads
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?
What ratio for compressions to breaths should be used for 1-rescuer infant CPR?
30 compressions to 2 breaths
15 compressions to 2 breaths
20 compressions to 2 breaths
5 compressions to 1 breath
A 67 yr old man is found unresponsive , not breathing, and without a pulse. You and a second rescuer begin performing high-quality CPR. When should rescuers switch positions during CPR?
Switch rescuers at 5 minute intervals
Never switch rescuers, and maintain current roles
Switch rescuers when placing the AED pads
Switch rescuers about every 2 minutes
You notice the person giving chest compressions is not allowing for complete chest recoil. What is your next course of action?
Tell the compressor you notice decreased chest recoil
Stand back and await direction from the team leader
Take over leadership and give directions
Immediately take over chest compressions
Why is defibrillation important?
It is not important for cardiac arrest
It prevents rearrest from occurring
It can restore a regular cardiac rhythm
There is a 100% success rate in regaining a normal cardiac rhythm
Which victim requires high-quality CPR?
A victim who is unresponsive, has a pulse, and is having trouble breathing
A victim who is unresponsive, has a strong pulse, and is breathing adequately
A victim who is responsive, is having trouble breathing, and has a pulse less than 60/min
A victim who is unresponsive with no normal breathing and no pulse
What is a consideration when using an AED?
On a hairy chest, the pads may not stick and may fail to deliver a shock
You should never remove a transdermal medication patch before applying AED pads
You should not use an AED on someone with an implanted pacemaker
AED's can be used while a victim is submerged in water
How can rescuers ensure that they are providing effective breaths when using a bag-mask device?
Delivering breaths quickly and forcefully
Observing the chest rise with breaths
Allowing air to release around the mask
Always having oxygen attached to the bag
